A historic homeLord Beaverbrooks Cherkley Court (pictured)is set to become a luxury golf resort if developers have their way. The house and gardens once welcomed the great and the good of Britain.

Highbury and Emma...Highbury, a place that features in Jane Austens Emma, is very likely to be Leatherhead. It is described in the novel as the large and populous village, almost amounting to a town. Jane visited relatives in Great Bookham during the writing of the novel and would have known Leatherhead well.

Still treading the boardsFor many years, the town hosted the much-loved Thorndike theatre, now Leatherhead Theatre. Opened in 1969, it was successful in the 70s and 80s before closing for a number of years.

Farm hands...Bocketts Farm is a working farm with a combination of animals and play areas that make it a popular family destination. Highlights include the pig racing, pony rides, kitchen garden and 18th century barn tearooms. Meanwhile, Surrey Wildlife Trusts Norbury Park is home to the commercial sawmill, Norbury Park Wood Products.

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Visit......the Fire and Iron Gallery, which is a mecca for metal maniacs. Owner Lucy Quinnells grandparents and parents were all involved in blacksmithing, and she has amassed an incredible collection of metal art in her 1346 farmhouse buildings.They made the Dorking Cockerel, too.

Leatherhead ~ Surrey Life towns and villages

She may have recently moved to the seaside, but Surrey still holds a uniquely “precious” place in the heart of legendary children’s author Dame Jacqueline Wilson – not to mention the crucial role the county played in bringing everyone’s favourite and newly-returning feisty foster-kid to life

Historic Royal Palaces and IMG have announced that Kylie Minogue is the first headliner confirmed for Hampton Court Palace Festival 2019. These will be her only London shows of summer 2019. Here’s how you can get tickets

It’s that time of year when our beautiful countryside is alight with the colours of autumn. Here, we pick out some of her favourite spots to enjoy the seasonal splendour – as well as some perfect places for a post-walk refresher

Found on the stretch of the River Thames between Weybridge and East Molesey, Sunbury-on-Thames is blessed with a village feel where it meets the water. From antique hunts to the joys of river life, here are a few of our favourite reasons to visit

Verity & Violet are Loui and Jess – a singing duo from Surrey who specialise in blending vintage classics with modern favourites. The two have achieved success in the capital, but are now hoping to attract an audience closer to home

With the Christmas celebrations seemingly starting earlier every year, it all feels a little too ‘soon’ sometimes, but what if you want to look your best for Christmas & New year celebrations and are considering having cosmetic non-surgical procedures? The Bella Vou Pantiles Clinic offers surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures and treatments from a purpose-built private clinic in the heart of Royal Tunbridge Wells

Living in England’s most densely wooded county, it’s always a pleasure to witness Surrey donning its autumn finery. Here’s some of the best places to do just that - plus a few pub pit stops to enjoy on route!